Donors and Partners

Support for the Agents of Change initiative included lead gifts of $15 million from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation and $16.5 million from the Government of Ontario, $10.1 million from TELUS, $2 million from Knowledge Partner DuPont Canada, $1 million from the Department of Canadian Heritage and generous support from numerous organizations and individuals. We are very grateful for their commitment to Agents of Change and to helping shape the next generation of Canadian innovators.

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation was the lead private sector donor to the Agents of Change initiative. As our primary "agent of change", the Foundation has demonstrated a strong commitment to engaging and inspiring Canada's next generation of innovators.

With a gift of $15 million, the Foundation made a lasting impact through the creation of the Weston Family Innovation Centre - the centre-piece of the Agents of Change initiative - and other areas, such as the popular KidSpark space, resulting in a significant transformation of the visitor experience at the Ontario Science Centre.

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation is a private Canadian charitable foundation committed to making grants in Canada that are for the benefit of Canadians.

Ontario Government

The Government of Ontario was the first to embrace the Ontario Science Centre's vision, committing an initial $15 million to our Agents of Change initiative through the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal.

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal manages the infrastructure and growth in Ontario for personal and economic well-being. It looks at how infrastructure can meet new demands and improve the quality of life.

Joe Natale, president of TELUS Business Solutions, Grade 3 students from Grenoble Public School, and Lesley Lewis, CEO, Ontario Science Centre at the TELUS Press Annoucement event April 5, 2005.

TELUS

TELUS believes that commitment to innovation is essential to Canada’s success in the new century. The skills that lead to innovation need to be developed at an early age when encouraging natural curiosity keeps young people excited about and interested in technology and science. In recognition of its $10.1 million sponsorship, TELUS is recognized as an Agents of Change lead partner, the lead sponsor of the Science Centre’s School Programs, and receive naming rights to the Exploration Plaza, Rainforest and Conference Room.

Douglas Muzyka, President and CEO of DuPont Canada and Vice President & General Manger of DuPont Nutrition and Health speaking at our November 24, 2003 KidSpark Media and Partner event.

DuPont Canada

As the first Agents of Change Corporate partner, DuPont Canada brought to the project its long history of success in science-based innovation. Known as our Knowledge Partner, DuPont contributed $2 million in cash and science expertise to assist in the development of experiences that encourage youth to be innovative thinkers. A long-time supporter of the Science Centre, DuPont took its involvement to a new level, and played an essential role in helping to shape the project.

We warmly acknowledge our other major supporters:

• Department of Canadian Heritage

• Ontario Early Years Challenge Fund

• Imperial Oil Foundation
• RBC Foundation
• TD Bank Financial Group
• The Gail and David O'Brien Family
• The Frum Foundation
• Procter & Gamble Inc.

• BMO Financial Group
• Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
• Scotiabank Group
• The Henry White Kinnear Foundation
• Bell Canada
• Sony of Canada Ltd.

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